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Best Marriott resorts in Thailand (2027)
The short answer
For a splurge, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi leads, with private pool villas facing the Andaman Sea. The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is the luxury family pick, and Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort, on its own secluded beach with a free kids club, is the easy family choice in Phuket.
- 8
- picks, ranked
- 13,000
- points a night, the lowest we found in our preview prices
Our top 3
No. 1
Phulay Bay
Krabi, Thailand
Best for a splurge
No. 2
The Ritz-Carlton
Koh Samui, Thailand
Best for a luxury family trip
No. 3
Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort
Phuket, Thailand
Best for families in Phuket
Side by side
Points a night from the lowest price we found in our preview prices, and our rating of the best-value stay we found. Hotels we don’t track yet link to Marriott. How we rate stays.
| # | Hotel | Best for | Points a night from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveKrabi, Thailand | a splurge | 77,000 | Exceptional |
| 2 | The Ritz-Carlton, Koh SamuiKoh Samui, Thailand | a luxury family trip | 53,000 | Great |
| 3 | Le Méridien Phuket Beach ResortPhuket, Thailand | families in Phuket | 22,500 | Great |
| 4 | W Koh SamuiKoh Samui, Thailand | couples | 44,000 | Great |
| 5 | JW Marriott Phuket Resort & SpaPhuket, Thailand | a short airport transfer in Phuket | 35,500 | Pay cash |
| 6 | The St. Regis BangkokBangkok, Thailand | in Bangkok | 35,000 | Great |
| 7 | Pattaya Marriott Resort and SpaPattaya, Thailand | near Bangkok | 30,500 | Fair |
| 8 | Chiang Mai Marriott HotelChiang Mai, Thailand | northern Thailand | 13,000 | Great |
No. 1
Phulay Bay
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Ritz-Carlton Reserve · Krabi, Thailand
Best for a splurge
The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, opened in 2009, facing the Andaman Sea and the karst islands off Krabi, with pavilions and villas with private pools and butler service.
- Points a night from
- 77,000
- Cash a night
- $1,160
- Best value
- Exceptional, 1.60¢
Good to know
- Ambassador Elite members get a US$150 resort credit per stay at Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels (terms 4.3.e).
No. 2
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Ritz-Carlton · Koh Samui, Thailand
Best for a luxury family trip
Suites and pool villas above a private bay at Samui's northern tip, with a kids club, Southern Thai cooking classes and Muay Thai lessons in the resort's own ring.
- Points a night from
- 53,000
- Cash a night
- $627
- Best value
- Great, 1.33¢
Good to know
- The resort's airport car costs 1,800 THB one way or 3,200 THB round trip and must be booked ahead; points don't cover it.
No. 3
Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort
Le Méridien · Phuket, Thailand
Best for families in Phuket
Alone on Relax Beach, a secluded 500-meter beach near Karon, in 40 acres of gardens with two big pools and a kids club and teen club that are free for guests.
- Points a night from
- 22,500
- Cash a night
- $230
- Best value
- Great, 1.15¢
Good to know
- The kids club and teen club are free for hotel guests.
No. 4
W Koh Samui
W Hotels · Koh Samui, Thailand
Best for couples
Seventy-four villas on Mae Nam Beach on Samui's north coast, each with its own outdoor pool.
- Points a night from
- 44,000
- Cash a night
- $471
- Best value
- Great, 1.13¢
Good to know
- The resort runs no airport shuttle, so book a taxi or ask the hotel to arrange a car.
- Pets are welcome in the villas; check the rules and any fee with the hotel.
No. 5
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
JW Marriott · Phuket, Thailand
Best for a short airport transfer in Phuket
On Mai Khao, the only beach in Phuket where sea turtles nest, about 15 minutes from the airport, with three pools, a kids club and free visits to the turtle foundation on site.
- Points a night from
- 35,500
- Cash a night
- $230
- Best value
- Pay cash, 0.69¢
Good to know
- The resort's airport car costs 1,550 THB one way and must be booked ahead; points don't cover it.
- Visits to the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation on site are free.
No. 6
The St. Regis Bangkok
St. Regis · Bangkok, Thailand
Best in Bangkok
High above Ratchadamri with views over the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, with butler service, a pool, afternoon tea and the evening sabrage.
- Points a night from
- 35,000
- Cash a night
- $396
- Best value
- Great, 1.19¢
No. 7
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa
Marriott · Pattaya, Thailand
Best near Bangkok
Opened in 2025 across the beach road from Jomtien Beach, with three pools including a children's pool with a water slide, a kids club and Quan Spa.
- Points a night from
- 30,500
- Cash a night
- $234
- Best value
- Fair, 0.82¢
Good to know
- The shuttle from U-Tapao Airport is 1,500 THB one way, and the hotel's car from Bangkok airports starts at 3,500 THB each way; book ahead, points don't cover them.
No. 8
Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel
Marriott · Chiang Mai, Thailand
Best for northern Thailand
Next to the Night Bazaar, with an infinity pool looking out to Doi Suthep. A practical base for exploring the north.
- Points a night from
- 13,000
- Cash a night
- $123
- Best value
- Great, 1.03¢
Good to know
- The hotel's airport shuttle costs 600 THB one way and must be booked ahead; points don't cover it.
- Parking and valet are free for hotel guests.
Preview: points and cash figures are sample prices for illustration, not live availability.
How we chose
We rank each hotel by how well it fits what the list is for, using facts from Marriott’s and the hotel’s own pages: the beach, the pools, the kids club, the fees. For hotels we track, we add our points prices and rate the best stay we found by value per point; we call a stay Fair from 0.70¢ a point, and below that we say pay cash.
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Questions
What is the best Marriott resort in Phuket?
Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort for families, on its own secluded beach with a free kids club, and JW Marriott Phuket for a short airport transfer and a quiet turtle-nesting beach.
What is the best Marriott on Koh Samui?
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui for families and luxury, and W Koh Samui for couples, with a private pool in every villa.
What is the best Marriott hotel in Bangkok?
The St. Regis Bangkok, with butler service and views over the Royal Bangkok Sports Club.
Do Marriott points cover airport transfers in Thailand?
No. Resort cars are paid separately and must be booked ahead: 1,550 THB one way at JW Marriott Phuket and 1,800 THB at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui.
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Sources: Marriott’s and each hotel’s own pages, Marriott Bonvoy terms, section 3.2.f. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the hotel before you book. Award Escape is independent of Marriott.